MARINA DEL REY BLOG 

Welcome to the official Marina del Rey blog written by the Marina del Rey Tourism Board. My Marina tells different stories of what makes L.A.’s Marina a unique destination. Read about fun things do like sailing and paddle boarding to waterfront dining, yacht cruises, and more.  

Dance MDR

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Dance the night away at Burton Chace Park every Friday night in September. Learn new dance moves from professional dance instructors featuring a different dance style every week along with live DJ entertainment such as Disco (Sept. 2), 80’s throwback (Sept. 9), Bollywood (Sept. 16), Hip-Hop (Sept. 23) and Salsa (Sept. 30). Free admission. Click […]

Fall in MDR: 10 Fun Things to Do

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Fall in MDR means less tourists, traffic and sometimes, sweet deals and savings! While the sun mostly shines during autumn months, Marina del Rey offers plenty of fun things to do.  Check out our top 10 things to do this fall in MDR.     BY THE WATER  1. Pumpkin spice and everything nice! Savor fall […]

Dance MDR

couples dancing on wooden floor outdoors

Dance the night away at Burton Chace Park every Friday night in September. Learn new dance moves from professional dance instructors featuring a different dance style every week along with live DJ entertainment such as Disco (Sept. 2), 80’s throwback (Sept. 9), Bollywood (Sept. 16), Hip-Hop (Sept. 23) and Salsa (Sept. 30). Free admission. Click […]

Valentine’s Day Cruise

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Treat your loved one to a special evening on a three-hour harbor cruise with dancing, cocktails, chef-designed menus and stunning views of the Los Angeles coastline. Get a complimentary glass of champagne upon boarding. Departs from Fisherman’s Village.

Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade 2021

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Watch a trail of lighted boats cruise through the main channel. Arrive early to grab a spot on the lawn at Burton Chace Park or a good photo spot at Fisherman’s Village, two of the most popular viewing places. Narration on a PA system is available at both locations. The 2021 parade themed “Joy on […]

Cozy Firepit Tables for Fall Nights in Marina del Rey

Firepit next to tables at outdoor patio of restaurant with orange sunset sky

UPDATED SEP. 29, 2022 As the evenings get cooler, it’s time to gather around cozy fire pit tables in Marina del Rey’s waterfront restaurants. There’s something so comforting about sitting around a fire, especially by the water. Luckily, you can warm up with your own fire pit at Marina del Rey restaurants. Here’s a list of […]

DineLA in Marina del Rey Fall 2021

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What better way to ring in fall than DineLA in Marina del Rey? Mark your calendars! October 1—15, 2021 is restaurant week in Los Angeles. Here is your opportunity to try something new at the Marina’s waterfront restaurants. Whether it’s a new lunch dish or a brand new date night spot, Dine LA makes it […]

7 Valentine’s Day Ideas in Marina del Rey

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Love isn’t cancelled this year (so far!) so here are 7 Valentine’s Day ideas in Marina del Rey. The Marina offers wide open spaces and plenty of fun romantic things to do in the area. Most of the activities here already allow for social distancing such as kayaking or stand-up paddling. As a waterfront playground […]